Going to the MEN arena... which camera...?

Oh if your seated then it's a bit more risky becuase your'e a bit more exposed so more likely to be spotted by security.

On the plus side there's alot less chance of it getting broken.

I reckon you should try and get it in, if you get turned away then just take it back to your hotel or whatever.

If you do get it in, keep it out of sight until the gig actually starts, then get it out. It gets really dark in the MEN Arena and you will just blend in with all the other people taking photos.

Yeah a P&S with movie mode is pretty good aswel, I got some awesome videos of Muse from Benicassim last year on mine.
 
take it, shove the body down the front of you trousers, shove the lens down your mates trousers, sorted

I took this on a compact at twickenham, I was pretty close to the front though

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Aaaggghhh! Cant decide now :D

I can always wrap the body (camera body ;)) in a jumper or something?

And the 70-200mm down the fellas trousers? Ooooh errrr missus :D:D
 
I woulden't take a 70-200, you will stick out like a sore thumb and probably be ejected from the Arena.
 
It's poorly lit (like all venues of that nature), and they are very strict on what you can take in. My advice - leave the camera at home.
 
Thing to bear in mind on these concerts, is that security staff can be some old man to a teenager, while the latter might not care what you bring in or decide to have attitude with you when you try to explain that your beloved DSLR is not a professional camera.
I have been to hundreds of gigs in my time, from local clubs & venue to open air concerts. Each have there own policy on what they think is professional camera.

I used to take a 110 compact point and shoot many years ago to Hammersmith Odeon, Town & Country club, & Marquee in London. As it was the easiest to sneak in to the venue.
I got some cracking shoots of the Scorpions at the Hammersmith Odeon as I was only 3 rows back from the stage.
Then when the V festivals started in Chelmsford I would sneak my SLR 35mm in with a 500mm mirror lens.
The last year I walked through the gate with my 400D DSLR with a 55-200mm lens on. Not questioned at all !
All I am saying is really is you can take a chance on the venue and be lucky. However I have been to Wembley Arena were security would confiscate almost any thing, including bottles of water !

The choice is yours, remember it could end in tears though !
 
Crap, no point taking it to the Foo gig in a fortnight then eh? :D
 
Cannot help with your problem, but enjoy the Police. Seen them last year in Cardiff, had great time and they where excellent
 
Thanks taxi, I am worried it will be postponed again though :(

Did they play all the oldies? :D
 
Betty said:
Thanks taxi, I am worried it will be postponed again though Did they play all the oldies? :D
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They played all the oldies and was great to hear them. I was lucky last year as he had his voice back just in time. Whats the old saying 'lighten doesn't strike twice'. They'll be there and in excellent form :clap::clap:
 
From experience, the security are pretty ruthless; they'll take any objects they see to be 'banned' with no intention of returning them.

Wouldn't take the risk of even a small camera to be perfectly honest.
 
What a hassle! With the price of tickets for these gigs and REAL security concerns you would think these people would use common sense, otherwise they fall into the same category as scummy traffic wardens!
Hope you manage to get some decent shots whatever you decide to take and most of all enjoy the music!
 
haggis said:
What a hassle! With the price of tickets for these gigs and REAL security concerns you would think these people would use common sense, otherwise they fall into the same category as scummy traffic wardens!
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You have no idea what you are on about.

The security act on behalf of the venue and the promoter of the shows. They set what is and is not allowed, not the security. A camera body that has the capability of changing lenses is classed as of a professional type. It does not make a difference if the camera is £300 or £6000 it is the style of camera.
 
Yep, and the thing is that even an entry-level camera like a 400D can easily take professional-grade photographs if used by a good photographer with good lenses.
 
oohweewee said:
From experience, the security are pretty ruthless; they'll take any objects they see to be 'banned' with no intention of returning them.
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That's called theft, they have no right to take anything from you, they can refuse you entry but if they take your camera without your permission call the police
 
Oh I would never let them get away with that :D
 
No but they can put things away for you and forget they ever had them.
 
NorthernNikon said:
I say, as I have said before, why waste the cost of a ticket looking through a viewfinder/at an LCD screen to get shots which won't be any good (and that's nothing to do with your photographic skills, but purely the nature of these things).

Leave your camera at home and enjoy the concert for what it is, or take your camera to record you being there with your friends for which a compact will suffice, but don't waste your time pointing it at the stage.
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i've been to the MEN 4 times and never been searched and the wifes bag which could hold a 400D and kit lens has never been searched. however, they do have signs saying no photograph equipment will be allowed in unless it's a small p&s

unless you're near the front a 18-55 lens isn't going to be much use. i'd just leave it at home and if you want some pics just nab them off the net
 
I honestly have no idea where we are seated, but I see your point :)
 
There's ALWAYS an opportunity to use any lens, wherever you are.

Especially at a gig like the Police, even a kit lens will get some good shots. You don't have to be using a telephoto to get amasing photos, nor do you have to be in the front row.
 
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